Here’s what Denzel Washington yelled at photographer in Cannes red carpet meltdown: lip reader 

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Denzel Washington allegedly called out a photographer for touching his arm at the Cannes Film Festival Monday.

Professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed what the actor yelled at the aggressive shutterbug in their headline-making spat in an interview with Daily Mail published Tuesday.

“Hey, one — one more time, stop,” the actor warned the paparazzo after physical contact was made initially, per Freedman.

Denzel Washington allegedly yelled at a photographer for touching him at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday. Getty Images
Lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed to the Daily Mail what the actor shouted at the shutterbug. Getty Images

Freedman said that Washington, 70, continued to scold the unruly photographer.

“Let me tell you — stop, stop — never put your hands on me again. I’m talking to you, stop, all right,” Washington allegedly said.

The lip-reading expert claimed that the photographer responded to Washington’s pleas with dismissal, telling him, “Not allowed,” before cracking a devilish grin.

“Let me tell you — stop, stop — never put your hands on me again. I’m talking to you, stop, all right,” he allegedly shouted. Getty Images
The photographer apparently replied by telling him, “Not allowed.” Getty Images

The photographer became physical, grabbing Washington’s arm and allegedly asking, “Can I take a picture?”

Washington apparently had enough from the harasser as Freedman claimed the “Fences” star shouted, “Stop, stop it, stop it. I mean it. Stop, stop it.”

The heated exchange unfolded at the premiere of Spike Lee’s movie, “Highest 2 Lowest.” 

The paparazzo then flashed a smile at Washington. Getty Images
He was seen grabbing the Hollywood star’s arm, prompting Washington to double down. Getty Images

Washington was seen wagging his finger at the photographer, who appeared to laugh off the interaction and grabbed at him before being pushed away.

Moments before tensions unraveled, Washington was seen schmoozing with his director as well as his co-star, A$AP Rocky.

Despite the momentary red carpet chaos, Washington appeared to be in high spirits at the screening.

“Stop, stop it, stop it. I mean it. Stop, stop it,” Washington allegedly warned. AFP via Getty Images
Prior to the interaction, Washington was seen chatting with A$AP Rocky. WireImage
Once inside the theater, Washington appeared to be in good spirits at the event with Spike Lee. AP

The cast and crew received a standing ovation for the movie, which is Washington’s fifth collaboration with Lee.

They previously linked up for 1990’s “Better Blues,” 1992’s “Malcolm X,” 1998’s “He Got Game” and 2006’s “Inside Man.”

Page Six previously reached out to Washington’s reps for comment.

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